helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

especially : a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor

Synonyms of helper

• assistant
• aide
• aid
• apprentice
• adjutant
• deputy
• sidekick

Examples of helper in a Sentence

The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.

over the summer Chris worked as a carpenter's helper

Recent Examples on the Web

Humans are the leaders, AI tools are the helpers—not the other way around. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Some say helpers can influence the process – others even suggest that his mother wrote the book. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

The main reason for that is that the Mexican’s key job is to be Pogačar’s final helper in the mountains, but this Tour debut has been a long time coming. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026

That’s when the first in a series of helpers rushed to his aid. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing helper

• helper T cell
• plumber's helper
• T-helper cell

Kids Definition

helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

especially : a person who helps a more skilled person